McCoys Creek Walk with Green Spirits

Saturday, April 13

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

401 Stockton Street, Jacksonville, 32204 (Parking lot across from the Greater Bethany Baptist Church)

You're invited to embark on an inspiring journey with St. John's Cathedral Green Spirits and Groundwork Jacksonville along the rejuvenated McCoys Creek. This restoration project, driven by innovative "natural channel" design, is poised to redefine not only the landscape but also the community's relationship with nature.

Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me. ~Matthew 25:40

This Sunday, we are honored to welcome Don Schoendorfer, founder of Free Wheelchair Mission, as our guest. Don is a biomedical engineer residing in Santa Ana, California. He holds an undergraduate degree from Columbia University and a PhD in mechanical engineering from MIT. In addition, he holds more than 60 patents in the biomedical field.

Over two decades ago, Don turned his God-given and MIT-developed engineering talents to solving the problem of immobility in developing countries. There are an estimated 80 million people with disabilities in the developing world who need a wheelchair, the vast majority of whom cannot get one on their own. The causes of disability range from illnesses and congenital conditions to injuries caused by accidents, landmines, and the effects of war. For many of these people, medical aid is simply not available and adaptive equipment is even scarcer. Don devised an answer to the need for mobility: a cost-efficient, durable wheelchair.

Working in his garage, Don built prototype wheelchairs that would become the iconic GEN_1 model, originally made of a standard white plastic lawn chair and two mountain bike tires mounted to a steel frame. After building 100 of these prototypes, he brought four of them along on a 2001 mission trip to India, where he worked with local ministries to give them away to four individuals. Free Wheelchair Mission was born.

Since its inception, Free Wheelchair Mission has revolutionized mobility, producing and distributing over 1.4 million wheelchairs across 95 developing nations. His work has profoundly impacted the lives of countless individuals and the families who care for them.

We invite you to hear some of these transformational stories at the Dean's Forum on Sunday at 9 a.m. in Taliaferro Hall.

Don will also be signing copies of his book Miracle Wheels: The Story of a Mission to Bring Mobility to the World during the Coffee Hour in Taliaferro Hall after the 10:30 a.m. service. Copies are available in the St. John's Cathedral Bookstore and Gift Shop now and will be at the book signing. Get your copy with a $20 donation to Free Wheelchair Mission.

Notes on Service Music

Tim Tuller, Canon for Music, gives notes on the service music for the Third Sunday of Easter, April 14, 2024

To learn more about our Eastertide Mission and the X4 Gift Challenge and to make a donation, visit our webpage: https://www.jaxcathedral.org/free-wheelchair-mission/

Spring into FUN at our Spring Festival

Saturday, April 20

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Join us for a day filled with joy, laughter, and plenty of goodies at our Spring Festival! This is your chance to explore the talents of our vibrant local community and indulge in the finest crafts and goods.

🛍️ Shop Local Delights: Make your way through Taliaferro Hall, where local vendors will showcase an array of treasures. From captivating books to lush plants, dazzling jewelry to exquisite quilts, there's something for everyone!

📚 Explore Across the Street: Venture to the St. John's Cathedral Bookstore and Gift Shop for even more delightful finds and surprises!

🎶 Groove to Live Music: Let the rhythm of spring fill your soul! Taliferro Hall will be alive with the sounds of our Celebration Choir and a toe-tapping Blue Grass Band, keeping the atmosphere lively throughout the day.

🍔 Savor Delicious Eats: Hungry? Fear not! Food trucks will be stationed along Cathedral Park, ready to serve up mouthwatering delights.

🎨 Meet Amazing Artists: Rub shoulders with talented artisans, including an award-winning quilter whose creations will leave you in awe.

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to celebrate the season and support our local community. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a day of fun, shopping, and community spirit. See you there!

Prayer Shawls Available in the St. John's Cathedral Bookstore and Gift Shop



Handcrafted with love by our volunteers, these shawls are meant to bring solace to those facing illness, surgery, bereavement, and more. Share the warmth with family, friends, and colleagues in need. Prayer shawls are free and ready to be picked up at the bookstore and gift shop.

When you give flowers to the altar in loving memory or in thanksgiving for loved ones your gift keeps giving.

Every Monday, Martha Davis, florist extraordinaire, comes in to break down Sunday's altar flowers into smaller bouquets. These beautiful arrangements are delivered by volunteers Anthony Oswalt and Bo Parker or Melonee Slocum to the homes of parishioners or the lobbies of the NorthBank Center for Rehabilitation and Healing or the Cathedral Towers. So when you donate altar flowers, you can be sure they will be greatly appreciated by many!

If you would like to volunteer to create arrangements or to deliver them, please contact the Church Office! We'd love to hear from you.

Grateful for the deliciously successful debut of the first Cultural Dinner featuring the cuisine of Latin and South America. Our Baking Ministry devised these new dinners to celebrate the wonderful diversity of our parish. Mark your calendar for the next Cultural Dinner featuring Asian and South Pacific cuisine: Saturday, June 1 Registration now available here.

Our friends at Hunger Fight posted the message below on Facebook. We agree. We are happy to collaborate and make a difference together!

A shout-out from our friends at Hunger Fight...

Thrilled to celebrate our 5th year of partnership with St. John's Cathedral! Together, we've packed and provided 10,416 meals and 5,000 books, making a lasting impact in our community.

Their unwavering support and dedication to our mission are truly inspiring. Here's to many more years of collaboration and making a difference together!

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